Food Operations Manager 1
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Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.Relocation Assistance OfferedSodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 of University Dining for Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste Marie, MI.The University is located on the St. Mary's River, bordering Canada. LSSU and the community offer hundreds of different lanes to explore and make friendships to last a lifetime.LSSU Dining creates exceptional experiences that exceed our customers' expectations and supports a healthy learning environment. Each day, we strive to ensure the Quality of Life services we provide have a positive effect on our entire campus community. Efforts, like engagement of students through programming, nutritious healthy meals, a strong commitment to sustainability, and a better tomorrow, reinforce our commitment to support LSSU.As the Food Operations Manager, you will have prior high-volume dining experience or similar, a proven track record with managing a large staff and implementing a variety of dining programs, and experience with food and physical safety programs. We are looking for an innovative leader who is comfortable with technology advances and learning new software programs.The successful candidate will:assist the GM with oversight of all food service day-to-day operations;successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors, and frontline staff;achieve company and client financial targets and goals;develop and maintain client and customer relationships;work hands-on with the team to ensure safety and sanitation (HACCP) compliance; developing and mentoring; engaging and fostering culture;create a positive environment.The ideal candidate will have:food service management experience in a contract-services, healthcare, campus dining, or high-volume hospitality environment;strong leadership skills and proven ability to foster culture, retain employees, and develop frontline staff;culinary and/or food service experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;proven ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrated professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and self-motivated;a results-driven mindset that enjoys working hands-on to support the team;proven ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.What We OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr